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Denarius Caecilia: Lucius Caecilius Metellus; L•METEL•A•ALB•S•F / C•MALL ROMA 95 BC - 92 BC
| Silver | 3.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 92 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Roma seated left on pile of shields, holding sword in left hand and spear in right hand, crowned by winged Victory standing behind.
Moneyer mark counterclockwise in left field with AL in monogram, ROMA in exergue.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C•MALL
ROMA
Translation: Gaius Poblicius Malleolus
Comment
The gens Caecilia was a plebeian family at Rome. Members of this gens are mentioned in history as early as the fifth century BC, but the first of the Caecilii who obtained the consulship was Lucius Caecilius Metellus Denter, in 284 BC.The gens Postumia was a patrician family, and as such always remained unadopted by any plebeian family. It was divided into several branches, the noblest of which, as recorded by name on Roman denarii, was the Albini.
The gens Poblicia was a plebian family, but of consular rank.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of Lucius Caecilius Metellus, who was a Roman consul and military leader. The coin was minted during his lifetime, and it's believed that the image of Metellus on the coin was meant to promote his political career and to solidify his reputation as a powerful and influential Roman leader.
